1Optometrist

1Optometrist

Growth Rate: 27%Average Annual Pay: $101,410

Unlike an ophthalmologist who is a qualified medical doctor and has to medical school and then still specialize as an eye doctor, an optometrist can study for a straightforward science degree (specializing in optometry) at college and then immediately begin practicing optometry once registered in the state in which they plan to set up their practice. The job is relatively stress-free and lucrative.